John Goldsmith provided insight in the September/October 2017 issue of Retail Merchandiser, highlighting retailer liability and risk mitigation related to fraudulent purchases using chip credit cards. Due to massive global credit card fraud, the EMV standard (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) was adopted throughout most of the world, including the U.S.…
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As seen in Trials and Tribulations, Volume 23 Issue 3. Interview with DRI Member Patrick Causey: Why Depositions Are a Critical Trial Tool (and What You Need to Know About DRI’s October 2017 Deposition Institute) This article continues the Trials and Tribulations interview series, where Editor Nicole Diaz speaks with a key…
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In the “Ask the Experts” section of the September/October 2017 issue of Common Ground Magazine, the flagship publication of the national Community Associations Institute, Paul Rush and Claudette Fornuto provide clarity on Florida’s updated laws around estoppel certificate fees as of July 1 under Senate Bill 398. The new rule…
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Cybersecurity measures on a budget can include regular training, safe email practices, secured systems and a good cyber insurance policy. Our dirty little secret is out. A cursory review of recent articles in ABA magazines and webzines, let alone a full-fledged search on Google, reveals the unsightly truth—law firms are…
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Four Attorneys Named Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" August 15, 2017 – TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that thirty four of its attorneys have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018. Additionally, four attorneys have been named Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" in their particular specialty…
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Monica Mason authored an Aug. 11, 2017 article for Smart Hustle offering guidance on the important step of ensuring a trademark or service mark is not already in use when using or promoting a new brand in connection with a business or product. Before using a new mark, business leaders should…
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During the 11 p.m. edition of WFLA Channel 8 News, John Goldsmith discussed a recent security threat aimed at consumer credit cards with encrypted chip technology. Evidence suggests that chips have been removed from credit and debit cards, enabling thieves to use the stolen chips to access cardholders’ funds. In…
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August 1, 2017 - TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that Eric S. Koenig has achieved board certification in business litigation from The Florida Bar. Board certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the area…
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July 13, 2017 - TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that shareholder Diana L. Hayes has been appointed co-practice group leader of the firm’s Business Transactions Group. Michael J. Reeves is co-practice group leader along with Hayes. Hayes, who joined the firm in 2008, focuses her practice…
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June 22, 2017 – TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that twenty-one of the firm's attorneys have been named to Florida Trend Magazine's “Legal Elite” 2017 and is one of five law firms with the most honorees. Attorney Robert C. Decker has been recognized as a Hall…
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